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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Another dangling thread from season 1 that's likely to be explored in season 2 is the story of David Del Rio's Billy.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
This realization prompted him to explore ways to solve complex problems with a more human and systemic impact.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
After getting divorced for a second time, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has decided to explore romance with a woman.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival, explores youth, class and identity through the lens of Medellín’s underground music scene.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
This realization prompted him to explore ways to solve complex problems with a more human and systemic impact.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
After getting divorced for a second time, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has decided to explore romance with a woman.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival, explores youth, class and identity through the lens of Medellín’s underground music scene.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were expected to be the lead agencies investigating the cause of the crash, though FAA and NTSB representatives were not immediately available for comment due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Authorities in Maine are investigating a claim that hundreds of blank ballots for this year's November election were delivered to a woman as part of her Amazon order.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The cooler will be searched and tagged at the gate.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The private archeological company exclusively searches for treasure and artifacts from the 1715 Treasure Fleet, a fleet of Spanish ships that sank off the coast of Florida in 1715 while carrying massive amounts of precious cargo, per the organization’s official website.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The New Content Economy, examining the evolving landscape of creators, media, and emerging technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Skordeles said some private sources economists examine include freight data from ports and railroads, industry group data from organizations like the National Association of Realtors, and earnings reports from public companies.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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